These are Virginia Beach events that we recommend you check out or events that you might want to plan your itinerary around during your stay in Virginia Beach. For example, you might want to pick a hotel that overlooks the beach where some of these events are held! (hint hint)
These are some of the best events we have here in Virginia Beach.
The following events are the most popular FREE events in Virginia Beach. These events can sometimes be small but what they lack in size , they certainly make up for by being easy on your pocket book :).. These free events usually are geared toward families looking to get out and have their kids be occupied but it isn’t limited to just that! You can get some great entertainment for FREE!
Check out all of the fantastic FREE events that Virginia Beach has to offer!
Celebrate the military and their families at the USO Experience Virginia Beach! Strengthening relationships between the local community and those who serve our country For active service members and their families, USO Experience Virginia Beach (V…
The Official VA250 Kickoff in Virginia Beach Virginia Beach proudly kicks off VA250, Virginia’s official commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, with Stars, Stripes and Spurs: Virginia Beach Military Appreciation Weekend. Th…
Celebrate the military and their families at the USO Experience Virginia Beach! Strengthening relationships between the local community and those who serve our country For active service members and their families, USO Experience Virginia Beach (V…
Kite fliers and spectators of all ages experience a visual feast at the Atlantic Coast Kite Festival. This popular event features a variety of activities appropriate for all ages and all levels of kite aficionados. Location: On the Beach and Board…
The Virginia International “PAN Fest” (sometimes called PANorama) is a musical extravaganza set to the soothing rhythmic sounds of steel pan drum music. The festival’s laid back atmosphere appeals to people of all ages who are fas…
Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m. 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks FREE and open to the public Kick off your summer of fun with the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer! Free concerts at 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Stree…
Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m. 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks FREE and open to the public Kick off your summer of fun with the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer! Free concerts at 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Stree…
Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 | 7:30 p.m. 17th, 24th, and 31st Street Parks FREE and open to the public Kick off your summer of fun with the Memorial Day Weekend Salute to Summer! Free concerts at 17th Street Park, 24th Street Park, and 31st Stree…
Chalk the Walk takes over the Virginia Beach Boardwalk from 10:00am-5:00pm, as artists and “wanna-be artists” gather to turn the boardwalk into an impromptu canvas of color! Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. On the boardwalk from 16th-18th …
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
Hampton Roads Pride is thrilled to present the highly anticipated celebrations of diversity, love, and inclusion with its PrideFest events, set to ignite the region throughout the entire month of June. The highlight of this month-long celebration …
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton Roads to a star-spangled salute to this great country of ours at Stars Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with…
Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton Roads to a star-spangled salute to this great country of ours at Stars Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with…
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
The wildly-popular Beach Blanket Cinema is all about entertainment at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Bring your blanket or beach chairs to the beach at 29th Street on the beach to view a family-friendly movie under the stars. Movies begin at 8:30p…
The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …
Virginia Beach Funk Fest is the heart and soul of this weekend, featuring music generated over the years by influential legends such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, George Clinton, and The Ohio Players. Funk is an American musical style …
The Symphony by the Sea Series is back for another year of music by the ocean… and it is better than ever! Beachfront pops will once again fill the air on six magical evenings by the sea. All concerts in this series are free and open to the …
Arts and Crafts enjoyed under the sun, away from the galleries and at your viewing pleasure on the boardwalk. Come enjoy art and crafts under the sun with an unbeatable backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. The Neptune Festival Art & Craft Show fea…
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…
Big Air, Extreme Vertical, and Speed Retrieve…oh my! Come down to 14th Street to catch these adorable dogs in action. Viewing is free and open to the public, and the DockDogs® pool can be seen from the Boardwalk, the Virginia Beach Fishing Pie…
Test your skills with cornhole, giant jenga, connect four, chess, and checkers…or try your hand at a Scavenger Hunt and Virginia Beach Trivia for the chance to win prizes! Dance it out to our house DJ or put on headphones for a silent disco. Fac…
Surf’s Up! Young and old surfers alike take to the ocean in this surf showdown. With prizes to be had, make your mark in the surf during Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend! This event is produced in conjunction with the Eastern Surfing Associati…
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people celebrate at the festival’s many offerings! Daily concerts at festival stages are scattered along 32 blocks of the boardwalk and feature a variety of live music and performers. Ignite your taste buds a…
Find your healthy haven at the Neptune Festival! Take part in a free Fitness Class, browse the Wellness Marketplace, or grab a bite to eat from a local, health-conscious food vendor. All of this and more is located north of the Neptune Statue on t…
Test your skills with cornhole, giant jenga, connect four, chess, and checkers…or try your hand at a Scavenger Hunt and Virginia Beach Trivia for the chance to win prizes! Dance it out to our house DJ or put on headphones for a silent disco. Fac…
There is beauty in youth some say, especially when they are as talented as those chosen to participate in Neptune’s Youth Art Show. On display will be the finest youth art Hampton Roads has to offer. Come enjoy this perspective as you peruse the…
Test your skills with cornhole, giant jenga, connect four, chess, and checkers…or try your hand at a Scavenger Hunt and Virginia Beach Trivia for the chance to win prizes! Dance it out to our house DJ or put on headphones for a silent disco. Fac…
The Boardwalk Art Show is one of the oldest and best outdoor fine art shows on the Eastern seaboard.The four-day festival is one of the most popular in Virginia, attracting collectors and artists from across the nation (300 nations in fact!) with …
31st Street Park | 12-4PM | Movies start at 1:30PMFREE and open to the public Festive family fun awaits at Beach Events’ newest event, Santa’s Seaside Cinema! Enjoy live entertainment, visits with Santa, holiday shopping, a snack and hot cocoa…
This unique event features larger-than-life performance ice-sculpting. Fear No Ice artists use chain saws and chisels to create ice art. Viewers can expect a combination of drama, comedy, and audience participation! Two 30-minute shows – 5pm &am…
31st Street Park | 12-4PM | Movies start at 1:30PMFREE and open to the public Festive family fun awaits at Beach Events’ newest event, Santa’s Seaside Cinema! Enjoy live entertainment, visits with Santa, holiday shopping, a snack and hot cocoa…
Officially ushering in the holiday season at the Virginia Beach oceanfront! Join us for the Holiday Parade at the Beach, where almost 90 parade units make their way down Atlantic Avenue in a joyous celebration of the holiday season. Giant balloons…
31st Street Park | 12-4PM | Movies start at 1:30PMFREE and open to the public Festive family fun awaits at Beach Events’ newest event, Santa’s Seaside Cinema! Enjoy live entertainment, visits with Santa, holiday shopping, a snack and hot cocoa…
31st Street Park | 12-4PM | Movies start at 1:30PMFREE and open to the public Festive family fun awaits at Beach Events’ newest event, Santa’s Seaside Cinema! Enjoy live entertainment, visits with Santa, holiday shopping, a snack and hot cocoa…
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